tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47054696440600051282015-06-01T15:29:33.372-05:00Moriah MakesMoriahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12706241246927103695noreply@blogger.comBlogger762125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-66613025389466335102014-02-10T06:41:00.001-06:002014-02-10T06:41:40.346-06:00Back to Blogging!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NA4E8chzDNo/UvjIzDj6n9I/AAAAAAAAFJs/-kRxwa0gDmY/s1600/newblog.jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NA4E8chzDNo/UvjIzDj6n9I/AAAAAAAAFJs/-kRxwa0gDmY/s1600/newblog.jpg.jpg" height="306" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello, friends! I've been on maternity leave from this blog since November, but am now back at it... and at a new home! Hop on over to&nbsp;<a href="http://moriahsunde.com/">MoriahSunde.com</a>&nbsp;and say hello! I've missed you!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/QUZHzn6D0Ms" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12706241246927103695noreply@blogger.com0http://www.moriahmakes.com/2014/02/back-to-blogging.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-55182949321756689872013-11-03T23:11:00.002-06:002013-11-03T23:11:46.833-06:00Maternity Leave<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3OHgKYwtgnc/UnbnthqcAZI/AAAAAAAABTk/-T_M819pAyM/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-11-03+at+6.16.21+PM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3OHgKYwtgnc/UnbnthqcAZI/AAAAAAAABTk/-T_M819pAyM/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-11-03+at+6.16.21+PM.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dtCKEL43A-A/UnakDVOPu3I/AAAAAAAABTU/f1ieGl2dwSk/s1600/1392099_10103812658413910_82392680_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dtCKEL43A-A/UnakDVOPu3I/AAAAAAAABTU/f1ieGl2dwSk/s1600/1392099_10103812658413910_82392680_n.jpg" /></a></div><br />I decided to start a "maternity leave" from Moriah Makes for the remainder of the year, so I can focus on our growing family, as well as some exciting surprises we have up our sleeves in 2014.<br /><br />This isn't goodbye.<br /><br />I'd actually really love it if you joined my awesome community of friends over in Instagram land where we can hang out on a daily basis, rather than a once a week... okay, more like twice a month basis. I'm really loving the conversation that happens over there, so <a href="http://instagram.com/moriahsunde">follow me</a>&nbsp;and say <i>Hello!</i><br /><br />You can also follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/moriahsunde">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/moriahsunde">Pinterest</a>, my two other favorite places to hang out these days!<br /><br />See you in 2014, friends!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/P2lWekR7_70" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com3http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/11/maternity-leave.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-68095446156665171442013-10-30T07:47:00.001-05:002013-10-30T07:47:14.862-05:00The Girl Behind the Blog Linkup - My Very First Blog Post<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="p1">Thanks for joining in this month's edition of The Girl Behind the Blog linkup! I'd like to thank <a href="http://www.writtenonherheart.com/2013/10/the-girl-behind-blog-my-first-post.html">Ashley</a> for inviting me to cohost the linkup with her this month. I'm really excited to meet some new faces and laugh at some first blog posts from you guys.&nbsp;</div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="p1">As I look back at my <a href="http://www.moriahmakes.com/2010/03/welcome-everybody-i-am-currently-34.html">first EVER blog post</a>, it's fun to see where I started (as a mother-to-be and blogger) and where God is challenging me to go to next in this community He's placed be in. I'm not the mommy blogger/handmade biz owner I started out as in 2010. And, boy, did I <i>really</i> not know what the heck I was getting myself into as a mother. I have to roll my eyes at those words from my first blog post. That Moriah sure is entertaining to look back at now. It was really funny reading my words with the knowledge I have now as a mom, the unconditional love I have for my children, and reminiscing sacrifices and struggles in my head that have shaped the woman I am today.&nbsp;</div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="p1">Have fun listening to my first blog post ever (in my most dramatic voice). I give you permission to laugh your head off as much as I did:&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/enQzsc5CwQU" width="420"></iframe> <!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=216042" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end LinkyTools script --></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't forget to linkup below with your own Girl Behind the Blog vlog! And hop on over to <a href="http://www.writtenonherheart.com/2013/10/the-girl-behind-blog-my-first-post.html">Ashley</a>'s blog to catch her video, as well. It's going to be GOOD.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/JNlpkXH7qNM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com21http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/10/the-girl-behind-blog-linkup-my-very.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-20850768233273103232013-10-28T14:00:00.003-05:002013-10-28T14:00:29.909-05:00Meet Colin.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x2PwrwBgzGo/Um6z6IWH6xI/AAAAAAAABTE/mz2C3JsctlQ/s1600/1001203_10103794060514250_383731386_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x2PwrwBgzGo/Um6z6IWH6xI/AAAAAAAABTE/mz2C3JsctlQ/s1600/1001203_10103794060514250_383731386_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meet the newest member of our growing family, Colin.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Colin the minivan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are NOW officially ready for this baby.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/CPJFeHx66RA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com3http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/10/meet-colin.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-13588475970252134562013-10-23T08:25:00.000-05:002013-10-23T08:25:06.269-05:00The Girl Behind the Blog - Join Us!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: start;">I'm honored to be teaming up with my girl, Ashley, of&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.writtenonherheart.com/" style="text-align: start;">Written on Her Heart</a><i style="text-align: start;">&nbsp;</i><span style="text-align: start;">for this month's edition of&nbsp;</span><i style="text-align: start;">The Girl Behind the Blog</i><span style="text-align: start;">. If you don't know Ashley (you've been hiding under a rock), she is one of my awesome teammates I have been blessed to work with for the past year at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://theinfluencenetwork.com/" style="text-align: start;">The Influence Network</a><span style="text-align: start;">.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gO1kO36TdAo/UmdIJyI4F2I/AAAAAAAABSg/nlGxCflRjn4/s1600/a-1-5+copy+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gO1kO36TdAo/UmdIJyI4F2I/AAAAAAAABSg/nlGxCflRjn4/s640/a-1-5+copy+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Me, Ashley, and the rest of our smokin' hot <a href="http://theinfluencenetwork.com/">Influence Network</a> Core Team.</i></div><br />I've known her for several years now, but quickly grew to love her after meeting for the first time at our first <a href="http://www.theinfluenceconference.com/">Influence Conference</a> in 2012. This gal is smart, confident, fierce, and hilarious. And when I learned that she grew up in Orlando (like me) and had a similar upbringing, I knew we were destined to be friends... especially when I saw her mention watching&nbsp;<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A9b%C3%A9's_Kids">Bébé's Kids</a></i>&nbsp;as a child. That's my inappropriate childhood wrapped up in a nutshell right there... And if you, too, know what that movie even is, you're automatically my friend...<br /><br />Anyway, back to the linkup. Ashley shared a fun idea for all of us who plan to participate this month. When's the last time you read your first blog post you ever wrote? Have you ever even read it out loud before? Well, get ready. Here's your potentially-awkward chance. For some of us, this could be a little embarrassing. And for some of us, this could be a great reminder as to why we even started blogging in the first place.<br /><br />Wednesday, October 30, 2013... one week from today... we invite YOU to join us in a dramatic reading of your first post. And maybe make a few new friends. All you have to do is follow both of our blogs, post a button anywhere on your blog, and post a short vlog answering the following questions.<br /><br />You'll only have to link up on one of the host's blogs because our links will be interlinked. We really hope you join us. You can grab a button below to put up on your blog. Spread the word and lets get to know each other a little better!<br /><br />Here are the deets... feel free to make your video your own but please try to stick to these prompts and the time limit.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The Girl Behind The Blog - My First Post&nbsp;</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Time limit: Vlogs should be 2-3 minutes long</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Introduce yourself and your blog&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Read your first blog post</div><div style="text-align: center;">(the more dramatic, the better!) </div><br /><center><a href="http://www.writtenonherheart.com/search/label/TGBTB"><img alt="WOHH" src="http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc416/5ohwifey/Blog%20Tools/NEWtgbtb.jpg" /></a><div style="border: 1px solid #666666; height: 50px; overflow: auto; width: 200px;">&lt;a href="http://www.writtenonherheart.com/search/label/TGBTB" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc416/5ohwifey/Blog%20Tools/NEWtgbtb.jpg" alt="WOHH" width="200" height="200" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;</div></center><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/ihJebWHDf2Q" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com4http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/10/the-girl-behind-blog-join-us.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-9841750936656416862013-10-15T00:49:00.002-05:002013-10-15T00:49:59.900-05:00The Apple Orchard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HZDQFB4lQ6Y/UlzQHB7OcsI/AAAAAAAABR0/siUb2TUatKU/s1600/DSC_0100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HZDQFB4lQ6Y/UlzQHB7OcsI/AAAAAAAABR0/siUb2TUatKU/s640/DSC_0100.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KJjzia-1Bss/UlzTBkTLAhI/AAAAAAAABSA/H93nucSgmaU/s1600/AppleOrchardCollage1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KJjzia-1Bss/UlzTBkTLAhI/AAAAAAAABSA/H93nucSgmaU/s640/AppleOrchardCollage1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DMBMEuTGmc4/UlzTCpKhRbI/AAAAAAAABSE/tM65k2VBjLo/s1600/AppleOrchardCollage2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DMBMEuTGmc4/UlzTCpKhRbI/AAAAAAAABSE/tM65k2VBjLo/s640/AppleOrchardCollage2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We were able to check one more fall festivity off of our To Do List this past weekend with some sweet friends of ours. My college roomie/maid of honor/sister from another mister, Courtney, and her clan joined us for an evening at the apple orchard, just outside the twin cities. For locals looking for a fun, toddler-friendly orchard, check out <a href="http://www.applejackorchards.com/">Apple Jack Orchards</a> in Delano. It was our first time visiting, and we loved all of the activities made available for the kids. Josiah and Lucia had a blast taste testing apples, riding ponies, falling off of hay bails, and enjoying multiple tractor rides together. By the end of the evening, Josiah's stomach hurt from eating too many apples and Lucia's face was covered in dirt. Success.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">---</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Cardigan c/o <a href="http://shopriffraff.com/product/cardigan-and-again/">Riff Raff</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Get 10% off your order with code: MORIAHMAKES</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">linking up with <a href="http://www.wild-and-precious.com/2013/10/life-lately.html">blair</a> this week.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/LCnLgpDdOHw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com5http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/10/the-apple-orchard.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-68410599999264521132013-10-08T22:59:00.002-05:002013-10-09T08:56:11.255-05:00dressing the bump: 33 weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-42q9z1BkN9c/UlTGrGeVIfI/AAAAAAAABRo/RPHMIDV8q1Y/s1600/IMG_5927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-42q9z1BkN9c/UlTGrGeVIfI/AAAAAAAABRo/RPHMIDV8q1Y/s1600/IMG_5927.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://hellohue.com/">Lindsay</a> and I cheesing it up at #influenceconf</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">By the looks of things, a stranger would innocently assume I was ready to pop a couple of weeks ago. But, no. Moriah Sunde likes to birth huge babies. Let's see how much more this belly can stretch in the next 7 weeks, shall we?&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once I hit the 30 week mark, managing this girly figure started to get a little more uncomfortable. The majority of my clothes no longer fit, but I was determined to stay away from purchasing maternity pieces with only a couple of months left to go. I decided to get creative and start researching clothing that could serve me well during these last few weeks of pregnancy and help carry me into those dreaded postpartum months during the winter.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My first must-have clothing item on the list: a kimono. Pretty much like a bath robe, right? Well, that's how I see them. Any who, after tweeting out my fashion needs to friends on Twitter, <a href="http://www.ohsweetjoy.com/">Kim</a> directed me to <a href="http://shopriffraff.com/">Riff Raff</a>, an online boutique/brick and mortor shop that not only had the perfect kimono to suit my needs, but many other pieces that could be worn for the remainder of my pregnancy and beyond. I quickly stocked up on several beautiful (and very comfortable) pieces to wear for my trip to <a href="http://theinfluencenetwork.com/">The Influence Conference</a>.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To view more Riff Raff items that I purchased and have loved wearing, as well as some helpful tips from my favorite blogger fashionistas, check out my Pinterest <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/moriahsunde/fashion-maternity-and-postpartum/">style board</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of my most comfortable outfits from the conference was when I got to wear my <strike>bath robe</strike>&nbsp;kimono with my favorite Anthropologie dress. I was referred to, several times, as a gypsy mama, a peace goddess, and a fortune teller. I think all of those names were fairly accurate and summed up my outfit pretty well:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--M3mj6s9h_o/UlTGq_ACD1I/AAAAAAAABRk/VFsQYsDYtUI/s1600/IMG_5921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--M3mj6s9h_o/UlTGq_ACD1I/AAAAAAAABRk/VFsQYsDYtUI/s1600/IMG_5921.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5gtdDvhrP04/UlTGonrSY5I/AAAAAAAABRQ/5XAHjWpC3Og/s1600/IMG_5918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5gtdDvhrP04/UlTGonrSY5I/AAAAAAAABRQ/5XAHjWpC3Og/s1600/IMG_5918.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dress // anthropologie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">kimono // c/o&nbsp;<a href="http://shopriffraff.com/product/slouch-on-me-kimono-tan/">riffraff</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">necklace // c/o&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amycornwell.com/">amy cornwell</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bump // c/o joseph sunde</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*for 10%off at <a href="http://shopriffraff.com/">riffraff</a>, use code: MORIAHMAKES</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to connect more with Riff Raff: <a href="http://shopriffraff.blogspot.com/">blog</a> // <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/shopriffraff/">pinterest</a> // <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RiffraffFayetteville">facebook</a>&nbsp;// <a href="https://twitter.com/ShopRiffraff">twitter</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, preggo ladies: what's your fall uniform? Aside from my husband's pajama pants, and this gypsy mama get-up, I've mainly been wearing men's t-shirts, maternity jeans, and stretchy flats. I'm excited to start wearing more <a href="http://shopriffraff.com/product/cardigan-and-again/">cozy cardigans</a> and <a href="http://shopriffraff.com/product/piko-long-sleeve-tunic-black/">long-sleeve tunics</a> in the coming weeks as the Minnesota temps continue to drop! I've also got my eyes on some <a href="http://shopriffraff.com/product/keno-taupe/">suede booties</a>, after seeing <a href="http://thetinytwig.com/">Hayley</a> showing some off on her Instagram! However, those probably won't be purchased until after Baby Boy arrives and I have my balance back...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a _mce_href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/" href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/"><img _mce_src="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/wiww125.png" alt="pleated poppy" border="0" height="125" src="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/wiww125.png" width="125" /></a></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/kquqyTzTtFA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com12http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/10/dressing-bump-33-weeks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-5104594751912598362013-10-07T13:49:00.000-05:002013-10-07T13:50:05.492-05:00A Little Boy's Dream Vacation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rtjp5frmmtw/UlK-uvwBSzI/AAAAAAAABP8/-3HbUGG6KLk/s1600/1378677_776239997407_104233792_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rtjp5frmmtw/UlK-uvwBSzI/AAAAAAAABP8/-3HbUGG6KLk/s1600/1378677_776239997407_104233792_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Light houses, waterfalls, train tracks, hiking trails, rocks, junk food, open fields, and campfires. Josiah experienced his dream vacation this past week. We headed up north a couple hours passed the Twin Cities and stayed in a tiny cabin on the north shore of Lake Superior. The week consisted of lots of outdoor play time, no naps, and late night Disney movies by the fire.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The majority of the trip was cold, rainy, and windy. But, that didn't stop us from having fun. <i>Well</i>, it stopped Chia once in a while, but we all got through that. After packing on the layers, the scarves, the hats, and re-learning the purpose of pockets, we were able to take on Two Harbors' and Duluth's brutal weather with much less fuss.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our children taught us many valuable lessons over the course of our vacation. One: man was created to run free in nature without boundaries. Two: you can never chuck too many rocks. Three: sugar cereal is always a bad idea, even on vacation.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fOFz1owuD-c/UlLR8rO130I/AAAAAAAABQc/rOW00QHfqLE/s1600/DuluthCollage1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fOFz1owuD-c/UlLR8rO130I/AAAAAAAABQc/rOW00QHfqLE/s640/DuluthCollage1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sEanzPht-Fc/UlLR8zb-iwI/AAAAAAAABQk/JN1tBs61L7E/s1600/DuluthCollage3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sEanzPht-Fc/UlLR8zb-iwI/AAAAAAAABQk/JN1tBs61L7E/s640/DuluthCollage3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cPmYFQ7Do3Q/UlLR8851dsI/AAAAAAAABQs/n2BYXVWFzz4/s1600/DuluthCollage2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cPmYFQ7Do3Q/UlLR8851dsI/AAAAAAAABQs/n2BYXVWFzz4/s640/DuluthCollage2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Daddy and Mommy are quite exhausted after the fun-filled week away with the kids, but it was well worth the quality time spent with them before our lives drastically change as a family next month. We look forward to visiting the north shore again someday with our soon-to-be family of five!<br /><br />linking up with <a href="http://www.wild-and-precious.com/2013/10/a-bit-of-hs-story.html">blair</a> this week.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/jOi9jJFtgtk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com4http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/10/a-little-boys-dream-vacation.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-83739339947667511022013-10-02T02:00:00.001-05:002013-10-02T02:00:38.296-05:00A week of refreshment: my #influenceconf 2013 recap<div>I spent the first portion of this week falling face-first back into the trenches of motherhood. I have to admit, going from a week of eating out, sitting at a computer, and devoting the majority of my time to serving over 250 women for six days can feel somewhat relaxing compared to parenting my two toddlers. Don't get me wrong, I'm so thankful to finally be back home where I belong, leading and loving my people. But, last week involved a lot less whining, fighting, and poop under my finger nails.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Thankfully, my husband is a genius, and knew that a vacation shortly after <a href="http://theinfluenceconference.com/">The Influence Conference</a> would be the perfect medicine for our family to reconnect, regroup, and make some special memories before Baby Boy greets us in November. That's what we'll be doing together for the rest of this week (follow along on <a href="http://instagram.com/moriahsunde">Instagram</a>)! Yay!<div><div><br /></div><div>So, back to the conference. Considering that I spent the majority of my time waddling around with a 32 week belly and serving our women, I have to say that last week was complete refreshment for my soul. I knew it would be the last time before Baby Boy's arrival where I could spend an entire week focusing on my relationship with God and His plans for me without the distractions of laundry, dirty dishes, and dust bunnies. It was a blessing to be momentarily stripped of my responsibilities and given the opportunity to be quiet, to listen, to dream, to worship, to learn, to connect with life-giving women, and to grow.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AqMxqKOT6Xc/Uku6hlsZSMI/AAAAAAAAFIw/a9EJiF4V06k/s1600/BVS7p2vCYAI0Zkr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AqMxqKOT6Xc/Uku6hlsZSMI/AAAAAAAAFIw/a9EJiF4V06k/s640/BVS7p2vCYAI0Zkr.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AYh0vHwATds/Uku3tbztMBI/AAAAAAAAFIc/az4bSfbQ-Ks/s1600/influenceconfcollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AYh0vHwATds/Uku3tbztMBI/AAAAAAAAFIc/az4bSfbQ-Ks/s640/influenceconfcollage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>What I was reminded of/learned from this weekend:</div><div><ul><li>"Nowhere in the Bible does God say, 'follow your dreams.' He says, 'follow Me.'" - <a href="http://laracasey.com/">Lara Casey</a></li><li>"When we do things to earn God's approval, we're saying that what Jesus did on the cross wasn't enough." - <a href="http://givethemgrace.com/">Jessica Thompson</a></li><li>"You are always creating with your words, because you were made in the image of a God who created with His words." - <a href="http://annieblogs.com/">Annie Downs</a></li><li>"Live a life of collecting inspiration." - <a href="http://shaunaniequist.com/">Shauna Niequist</a>&nbsp;</li><li>"Don't go home and try to be better. Go home empty and let Jesus fill you up." - <a href="http://naptimediaries.com/">Jessi Connolly</a></li></ul></div><div>What I plan to do with what I've learned:</div><div><ul><li>Read more.</li><li>Serve, lead, and love my family well.&nbsp;My family is my ministry.</li><li>Live every day with intention.</li><li>Remember to walk humbly and closely with Jesus in everything I do.</li></ul></div><div><div>This conference was a labor of love meant to help women learn, connect, find their place, and grow in their relationship with Jesus. Our prayer was for women to be reminded of their identity in Christ, of their God-given purpose, and to provide Godly wisdom and tools to equip them in fearlessly serving their online and offline communities. And it doesn't stop at the conference. The network is where we want this relationship to continue. If you attended this year's conference and aren't a part of <a href="http://theinfluencenetwork.com/">The Influence Network</a>, please consider joining us!</div><div><br /></div><div>I've come home from The Influence Conference rejuvenated and reminded of my calling. While the next few months may look a lot more quiet for me online as I process how God is calling me to use my voice, you can assume that my offline life will be much more loud, colorful, fast-pace, life-giving, and fresh. Even if there's still God-knows-what under my finger nails.</div></div></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/nRqTOHiBmbE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12706241246927103695noreply@blogger.com22http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/10/a-week-of-refreshment-my-influenceconf.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-16516400983333830692013-09-09T23:00:00.002-05:002013-09-09T23:07:07.259-05:00#InfluenceConf 2013 Linkup Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HNVwl8A4_Jc/Ui6ZU7arMSI/AAAAAAAABPQ/OlBlEsOONCs/s1600/6753_10103228886342820_1754033855_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HNVwl8A4_Jc/Ui6ZU7arMSI/AAAAAAAABPQ/OlBlEsOONCs/s1600/6753_10103228886342820_1754033855_n.jpg" /></a></div><br />Hey, everyone! I'm joining the #InfluenceConf blog linkup party today to connect more personally with the ladies I'll be meeting in person in the next couple of weeks. I'm getting really excited for the conference we've been planning all year long. Last year was life-changing, and I'm anticipating even more spiritual growth for myself and the community this year.<br /><br />We were asked to answer two simple questions that have the power to show everyone who we really are as human beings. I hope you enjoy my answers:<br /><ul><li><b>2 things you will be sure to have packed in your bag:</b></li></ul><div>1. Deodorant and 2. dry shampoo... what do these items tell you about me?</div><ul><li><b>2 things you are looking forward to about the conference:</b></li></ul><div>1. Reconnecting with old blog-turned-in-real-life friends, finally meeting friends I've never met in real life, and meeting lots of new women, as well!</div><div><br /></div><div>2. Having some time to focus and reflect on what God has called me to do as a wife, mom, daughter, friend, and business owner. I'm excited to get dreamy, learn from some of my favorite speakers/writers, and connect with other like-minded women over the weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div>Can't wait to meet you lovely ladies in just over 2 weeks!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/aQZU1bWnVWk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com29http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/09/influenceconf-2013-linkup-party.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-90729515182139181102013-09-09T09:11:00.001-05:002013-09-09T09:14:12.261-05:00Life Lately: Planning for Winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q50lfzN-3-A/Ui3VhGZtDKI/AAAAAAAABO4/Y6Xw25hy9yE/s1600/newhouse2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q50lfzN-3-A/Ui3VhGZtDKI/AAAAAAAABO4/Y6Xw25hy9yE/s640/newhouse2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1dhK9ov0eGg/Ui3ViVFZWRI/AAAAAAAABPA/2ZlII-3Xf-I/s1600/newhouse3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1dhK9ov0eGg/Ui3ViVFZWRI/AAAAAAAABPA/2ZlII-3Xf-I/s640/newhouse3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I've been brainstorming ways to keep these two buddies busy this coming winter when the new baby arrives. Right now, there are very few things that can keep their attention for a long time... other than a good Disney movie... which is very tempting for those first few exhausting weeks of bringing another kid into the world. But, I've got to get more creative. The kids are slowly becoming more interested in books, puzzles, Duplos, and their train set, but I need some ideas to throw at them.<br /><br />We're going to try a couple new activities over the next few weeks to see if they have any interest in them. At this age, my kids aren't into art projects or crafts. They'd rather organize crayons on the table rather than actually create a picture with them. Same goes for Playdoh, chalk, and markers. BUT, we haven't tried watercolor paints, yet! This could be their "thing."<br /><br />What are different activities you do as a family, or that your toddlers do independently, to pass the time, stay engaged, and potentially learn something? <br /><br />Linking up with <a href="http://www.wild-and-precious.com/2013/09/life-lately-new-additions.html">Blair</a> this week.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/bqSi23QqP58" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com5http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/09/life-lately.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-2182851153395868262013-08-27T00:09:00.002-05:002013-08-27T00:09:42.859-05:00Life Lately.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PfHz71SmLu0/UhumCtBNl7I/AAAAAAAABN4/m34GhYqTHP8/s1600/PicMonkeyCollage1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PfHz71SmLu0/UhumCtBNl7I/AAAAAAAABN4/m34GhYqTHP8/s640/PicMonkeyCollage1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: start;">This summer has ended up being much more eventful than we anticipated. My little brother proposed to his girlfriend earlier this spring, and they decided to plan a wedding in just a couple of months before moving off to Indiana! It was such a blessing being a part of their special day last Wednesday and watching them start their lives together. The wedding was very intimate, Spirit-filled, and beautiful. It was also the perfect opportunity to reunite with close friends and family members we haven't seen in a while. The kids were exhausted from an entire day of celebrating (alright, preggo, too), so we spent the remainder of the week/weekend recuperating.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yp3dpy-4x-I/Uhwztab-MoI/AAAAAAAABOg/SxyVxIw0QRc/s1600/1150171_10103538251806950_1661223878_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yp3dpy-4x-I/Uhwztab-MoI/AAAAAAAABOg/SxyVxIw0QRc/s1600/1150171_10103538251806950_1661223878_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We decided to kick off our uneventful weekend by moving Lucia to a big girl bed. We assumed she would do rather well, having her bossy brother right there to threaten her if she tried to get out at night. We were right.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mw9QFbU5IVA/UhumD-Ry9PI/AAAAAAAABOA/d23YFD7MX_g/s1600/PicMonkeyCollage2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mw9QFbU5IVA/UhumD-Ry9PI/AAAAAAAABOA/d23YFD7MX_g/s640/PicMonkeyCollage2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The rest of the weekend was spent enjoying the beautiful weather from our back yard, eating lots of ice-cream, venturing out to the neighborhood farmer's market, and watching too many old Disney movies. How'd you spend your weekend, friends?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Linking up with <a href="http://www.wild-and-precious.com/2013/08/life-lately-blairita.html">Blair</a>.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/YZpKEX8CIPE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com9http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/08/life-lately_27.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-62260228167871650342013-08-22T23:40:00.003-05:002013-08-22T23:40:56.159-05:00Get to Know Becky.<div style="text-align: left;">I've been having a blast getting to know my sponsors on a more personal level these past couple of months. There's something about connecting via Google+ and having real conversations, rather than simply emails. I had the honor of chatting it up with Becky of <a href="http://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/">The Good, the Bad, and the Quirky</a>&nbsp;and learning more about herself, her family, and the reason why she blogs. Watch our chat below and head over to Becky's encouraging and life-giving&nbsp;<a href="http://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to learn more about her!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/NpdJR6oQuII" width="560"></iframe></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/RF44ZijeFvA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com1http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/08/get-to-know-becky.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-45732651417397340912013-08-20T09:00:00.003-05:002013-08-20T09:04:51.554-05:00Life LatelyWe celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary this weekend! Our anniversary adventures usually consist of the same thing every year: walking around outside in areas that we don't frequent often (because of the kids), drinking lots of expensive coffee, eating at an asian restaurant, and ice-cream. This year's anniversary was spent in Stillwater, a fun little town that's Main Street is lined with antique shops. It also sits next to the river, which makes for a great spot to sit watch boats. We hung out there for most of the day, after scarfing our faces at a mongolian grill lunch buffet, of course. When the sun went down and the shops closed, we still weren't hungry enough to eat dinner. So, we decided to stop at home and turn off the sprinkler that had accidentally been running for more than a couple of hours (whoops), grab a sweater, and head over to Lake Minnetonka for some yummy drinks and appetizers. Baby Boy and I enjoyed a delicious virgin strawberry daiquiri... It was a special day spent with my best friend, reminiscing on how much we've been through these last 5 years of marriage and what we have to look forward to in the future with our growing family.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6efYQzkPVfM/UhI_alpoJbI/AAAAAAAABM0/U5mqsZYvMxo/s1600/1187134_10103504618613140_1036616124_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6efYQzkPVfM/UhI_alpoJbI/AAAAAAAABM0/U5mqsZYvMxo/s1600/1187134_10103504618613140_1036616124_n.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The rest of our weekend was spent trying out a new donut place, running errands with the kids, and hitting up a fun Chick-Fil-A event celebrating their arrival to Minnesota this fall (FINALLY!!!!!!). All I have to say is that Chick-Fil-A's marketing team is pretty genius. They had my kids singing about cows and "eating more chicken" for the rest of the weekend.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Cd-J6803io/UhJDEIqJipI/AAAAAAAABNA/vT6eR-4TfpY/s1600/993689_10103509509401960_1954138500_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Cd-J6803io/UhJDEIqJipI/AAAAAAAABNA/vT6eR-4TfpY/s1600/993689_10103509509401960_1954138500_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a4VsMOsd-Yg/UhJDGbCv_tI/AAAAAAAABNI/Ul2lZkmILj4/s1600/1174529_762932520697_435462595_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a4VsMOsd-Yg/UhJDGbCv_tI/AAAAAAAABNI/Ul2lZkmILj4/s1600/1174529_762932520697_435462595_n.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Our Sunday evening ended up being much more eventful than we anticipated. Josiah was being his usual, rowdy toddler-self and ended up splitting his head open after taking a fall into the wall. It was definitely the biggest bloody episode we've had yet with him. I knew right away that it would require stitches, so I dropped him and Joseph off at the ER to get it checked out. Lucia and I ran errands at Target, and I nervously awaited the news from Joseph on how Josiah was doing.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I was expecting to hear a horrible story of him crying out for me while getting stitches from scary doctors and having to be held down by his father. Instead, when I picked them up from the ER, Joseph said that it was really fun and that Josiah was cracking jokes with the nurse about being sewn up by a tailor (he had ironically just watched Mickey Mouse's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=aqWWmwbUdYM">Brave Little Tailor </a>the night before).</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kI_T_tAetWM/UhN2KnPnkOI/AAAAAAAABNY/l_YWUtsNx8E/s1600/1098270_763283652027_825798985_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kI_T_tAetWM/UhN2KnPnkOI/AAAAAAAABNY/l_YWUtsNx8E/s1600/1098270_763283652027_825798985_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dMMmIJCYilo/UhN2QSiRjEI/AAAAAAAABNg/ssZRjRDmFAY/s1600/996916_10103513665108890_712738571_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dMMmIJCYilo/UhN2QSiRjEI/AAAAAAAABNg/ssZRjRDmFAY/s1600/996916_10103513665108890_712738571_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K6ratJvwU98/UhN2WC5-TqI/AAAAAAAABNo/hsCdOby_k3o/s1600/1185668_10103514049683200_1320555652_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K6ratJvwU98/UhN2WC5-TqI/AAAAAAAABNo/hsCdOby_k3o/s1600/1185668_10103514049683200_1320555652_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, anyone have advice for surviving life with a toddler boy?</div><div><br />Linking up with Blair of <a href="http://www.wild-and-precious.com/2013/08/life-lately_19.html">Wild and Precious</a> this week!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/_ix1vcyutNs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com6http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/08/life-lately.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-88722371817135285602013-08-15T00:18:00.004-05:002013-08-15T00:18:47.373-05:00Settling In <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Can you tell they like the new house?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cPeCfguaLPo/UgxkOr9OdCI/AAAAAAAABMM/oj-BCJfvQCg/s1600/IMG_4112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cPeCfguaLPo/UgxkOr9OdCI/AAAAAAAABMM/oj-BCJfvQCg/s640/IMG_4112.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More pictures to come when I get a chance. For now, hang out with us on <a href="http://instagram.com/moriahsunde">Instagram</a>.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/LynNmP8GwUg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com3http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/08/settling-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-46539598364052756062013-08-08T08:43:00.001-05:002013-08-08T09:06:07.391-05:00Napping like it's my job.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sc600T_innw/UgMU8pvB5eI/AAAAAAAAFIA/QfC-QO7Bmrk/s1600/IMG_3839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sc600T_innw/UgMU8pvB5eI/AAAAAAAAFIA/QfC-QO7Bmrk/s640/IMG_3839.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm not sure if I should admit this, but this pregnancy has been, by far, my easiest. So easy, that I forget I'm pregnant most of the time. I've gone days running wild with the kids and later being reminded that there's another human baking inside of me. One with a due date. It's left me feeling a little guilty about this boy and the time that I rarely set aside to think and pray about him.<br /><br />I spent all of Monday helping coach my cousin with her labor and delivery. When she finally met her little man for the first time, it got me really excited and pumped for my baby boy. And since then, I've been feeling super pregnant. Exhaustion, aching hips, short breath, hormonal meltdowns and even a slight waddle. It's all coming like a rushing flood this week. Okay, maybe I blame part of it on working like a dog helping my cousin through her contractions, but I also think that God is telling me to slow down, take time to think about this boy inside of me, and nap like it's my job.<br /><br />So, that's what I've been doing. I nap when the kids nap. I wake up to baby kicks and am reminded to pray for the next Sunde boy that'll be ruining our sleep in November.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/2YZECAg6iHU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12706241246927103695noreply@blogger.com6http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/08/napping-like-its-my-job.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-18556472020730384222013-07-29T12:37:00.001-05:002013-07-29T14:22:48.460-05:00A New ChapterThe last week has been magical in our new home. It doesn't feel like ours, quite yet. But, it feels good. We've spent every day in awe of this new place to raise our family. We still wake up every day wondering where we are and wondering how God put us here. This home has been everything we prayed for and more, and I'm still getting used to the realization that our prayer has been answered.<br /><br />We met with our pastors almost exactly one year ago to pray for a home to grow our family, welcome fellowship and a place for community. Now, I know that the Lord doesn't just go and bless everyone with all of their materialistic desires if they ask, but I do think that the Lord likes us to pray bold prayers if they line up with His Word and His plan (Check out <a href="http://www.thecirclemaker.com/"><i>The Circle Maker</i></a> if you haven't before). We knew that it was time for a physical and spiritual change and that the Lord wanted us to trust Him to do something big. It didn't look financially possible for us to even put our town house on the market in the near future, but within months, He made it happen for us. Every step of the way, good <i>and</i> bad things happened to our financial situation that, in the end, made this house possible for us.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P60DWwvXwLk/Ufabiwy_A6I/AAAAAAAABKQ/pFkD06i4YD8/s1600/IMG_3810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P60DWwvXwLk/Ufabiwy_A6I/AAAAAAAABKQ/pFkD06i4YD8/s640/IMG_3810.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-adHeLTxtfVo/UfaboYT_s6I/AAAAAAAABKY/2aXh_tWDdHs/s1600/farmersmarket1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-adHeLTxtfVo/UfaboYT_s6I/AAAAAAAABKY/2aXh_tWDdHs/s640/farmersmarket1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L9YrcRCMcmo/Ufani082qQI/AAAAAAAABKw/3NxVJM6Ljh8/s1600/PicMonkeyCollage2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L9YrcRCMcmo/Ufani082qQI/AAAAAAAABKw/3NxVJM6Ljh8/s640/PicMonkeyCollage2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--9Ountswc9U/UfaoFjCuslI/AAAAAAAABK4/Eiy1bYFoQQ0/s1600/PicMonkeyCollage3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--9Ountswc9U/UfaoFjCuslI/AAAAAAAABK4/Eiy1bYFoQQ0/s640/PicMonkeyCollage3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This house and neighborhood is just another chapter in our testimony of God's provision and faithfulness. If you could look back at our marriage and see where we started out, it wouldn't make sense. The debt, the job losses, the material sacrifices we've made along the way. They've all been part of the plan to get us here.<br /><br />linking up today with Blair at <a href="http://www.wild-and-precious.com/2013/07/life-lately_28.html">Wild &amp; Precious</a>.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/pYzjr4S_Eoo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com15http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/07/a-new-chapter.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-10214204966042514862013-07-24T13:03:00.003-05:002013-07-24T13:03:33.319-05:00Get to Know Mary Evelyn.Hey, friends! It's been an exciting week for us in the Sunde household. We officially moved into our new home last week and have been spending our days unpacking and helping the kids settle into their new home. You can catch me on <a href="http://twitter.com/moriahsunde">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/moriahsunde">Instagram</a> posting updates of the new Sunde pad! When I have a chance, I'll definitely post some sweet pics of my favorite spots in our home. This past week has simply been a dream-come-true for us.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-znjBJA9bbSc/UfAWZzU5IBI/AAAAAAAABKA/H8n5NEbSjqY/s1600/cf5f75e7-c999-4584-ba91-8649ee214e74_zps0fb6a13b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-znjBJA9bbSc/UfAWZzU5IBI/AAAAAAAABKA/H8n5NEbSjqY/s640/cf5f75e7-c999-4584-ba91-8649ee214e74_zps0fb6a13b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />While I'm unpacking, the lovely Mary Evelyn of <i><a href="http://www.whatdoyoudodear.com/">What Do You Do, Dear?</a></i> will be holding up the fort today. I recently found her blog through a linkup and instantly fell in love with her little family. Learn more about Mary Evelyn, her blog, and her life as a mom of a precious boy with Spina Bifida:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">"Hey folks!&nbsp; I'm excited that Moriah allowed me to share her space today to talk about my blog, <i><a href="http://www.whatdoyoudodear.com/p/blog-page.html">What Do You Do Dear?</a> </i>and to share a bit about myself.&nbsp; I should warn you that this is my very first <i>"vlog"</i> attempt so forgive the poor lighting, noisy Ohio insect choir, and chirping birds.&nbsp; A girls gotta start somewhere!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3jIneyw7z3E" width="560"></iframe> </div><div class="p2"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="p1">Thanks again to Moriah and I would love to see you over at <i>What Do You Do Dear?</i> sometime.&nbsp; Drop by and say hello!" -<i>Mary Evelyn</i><br /><i><br /></i><b>Connect more with Mary Evelyn: </b><a href="http://www.whatdoyoudodear.com/">blog</a> // <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhatDoYouDoDear">facebook</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatDoYouDoDear">twitter</a>&nbsp;// <a href="http://instagram.com/mevlyn">instagram</a></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/2_UNMIe_9Xg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com4http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/07/get-to-know-mary-evelyn.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-71764647011069454962013-07-17T23:55:00.002-05:002013-07-17T23:55:54.556-05:00Dressing the Bump<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Z-u6aOxVF0/UedgcnFBgUI/AAAAAAAABJM/_7FOKQSWKM0/s1600/IMG_3278.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Z-u6aOxVF0/UedgcnFBgUI/AAAAAAAABJM/_7FOKQSWKM0/s640/IMG_3278.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhkGuaBnCyg/UedxzOm5u5I/AAAAAAAABJc/0uxs1Eb3oZg/s1600/IMG_3277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhkGuaBnCyg/UedxzOm5u5I/AAAAAAAABJc/0uxs1Eb3oZg/s640/IMG_3277.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xTRe9inzS9o/Ued1MXqXnQI/AAAAAAAABJs/o8EECcgcnSM/s1600/IMG_3275.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xTRe9inzS9o/Ued1MXqXnQI/AAAAAAAABJs/o8EECcgcnSM/s640/IMG_3275.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>:: 22 Week Bump ::</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maternity Tank // <i>Target</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maxi Dress // <i>Kohl's</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glitter Flats // <i>Target</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The more babies I have, the more casual and versatile my wardrobe becomes. Long gone are the days of heels, above-the-knee skirts, and hand-wash-only blouses. Josiah and Lucia won't allow it. Lately, my pregnant mom uniform for this summer has been a combination of these few items:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>maternity tank</li><li>maxi dress</li><li>maternity jean shorts</li><li>flats</li></ul><div>A little boring, pretty predictable, but oh-so comfortable and stress-free. This selection gives me the security in knowing that nothing will fall out, fall off, or cause damage when reaching under the car, in a busy parking lot, for Chia's water bottle, or chasing Josiah down at the grocery store.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, what's your go-to uniform for the summer? Any tips on helping dress this bump in high temps until fall? Oh, just wear a swim suit? Okay.&nbsp;</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/QVdzqz_nq_s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com13http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/07/dressing-bump.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-24402219212393727052013-07-15T23:26:00.002-05:002013-07-15T23:26:26.459-05:00Go to Influence Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U1yeNQh5foA/UeTJ11R1uDI/AAAAAAAABIc/SGNSqDE0lUM/s1600/giveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="64" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U1yeNQh5foA/UeTJ11R1uDI/AAAAAAAABIc/SGNSqDE0lUM/s640/giveaway.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Boy, am I excited to share an awesome giveaway with all of you lovely ladies today! As you know, I'm part of <a href="http://theinfluencenetwork.com/">The Influence Network</a> Core Team and we're hosting our second <a href="http://www.theinfluenceconference.com/">Influence Conference</a>&nbsp;this September. Last year was life-changing for me and I'm pumped to join so many amazing like-minded women again this fall. In celebration of the conference, we're holding an unbelievable giveaway to help get one blessed lady to Indianapolis, all expenses paid, including some other awesome perks. Seriously, one winner will get all of this:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-extpzyjVFpw/UeTJw7ntG4I/AAAAAAAABIU/LcKLothPJI8/s1600/prizes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-extpzyjVFpw/UeTJw7ntG4I/AAAAAAAABIU/LcKLothPJI8/s640/prizes.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="text-align: left;"><b>An Influence Conference ticket ($225 value)</b></li><li class="li1" style="text-align: left;"><b>$250 airline voucher</b></li><li class="li1" style="text-align: left;"><b>2 nights at the Westin hotel ($250 value)</b></li><li class="li1" style="text-align: left;"><b>Better Life Bags Brynnda bag ($165 value)</b></li><li class="li1" style="text-align: left;"><b>$50 Sashes Market Gift Voucher</b></li><li class="li1" style="text-align: left;"><b>Lifetime Membership to The Influence Network ($200)</b></li></ul><div><br /></div><div>Enter to win and join us at the Influence Conference:</div><div><a class="rafl" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/b0628c1/" id="rc-b0628c1" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><br /><br /><script src="//d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net/embed/rafl/cptr.js"></script>This giveaway will run until the 19th, so don't wait until it's too late!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/0IofFLJ8ia8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com4http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/07/go-to-influence-giveaway.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-17437243138174114082013-07-13T12:58:00.000-05:002013-07-13T12:58:01.986-05:00Get to know Becky.Hey, everyone! I'm finally back home (well, our friend's house) and settling in for the weekend with my family after an awesome trip in Boston visiting my friend, <a href="http://hellohue.com/">Lindsay</a>! We're going to relax, soak up the sun, and enjoy the last few days we have before we finally close on our house this week!<br /><br />I'd love to introduce you to another one of my lovely sponsors, Becky of <a href="http://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/">The Good, the Bad, and the Quirky</a>. She's a mom of three adorable little girls, and she'll be sharing a little more about herself with all of you in the vlog below! Also, after you watch the vlog and get to know her a little more, hop on over to her blog and enter to win a beautiful scripture print by <a href="http://naptimediaries.com/">Naptime Diaries</a>. I hope everyone has a great weekend!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/TzPmWknDLKw" width="640"></iframe><br /><div class="p1"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="p1">"Hello New Friends! &nbsp;My name is Becky and I blog at <a href="http://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/"><span class="s2">The Good, The Bad, and The Quirky</span></a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qUL5sbmPn1Y/UeGSshVGC7I/AAAAAAAABHg/SzACYbTqNOE/s1600/14th+Becky.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qUL5sbmPn1Y/UeGSshVGC7I/AAAAAAAABHg/SzACYbTqNOE/s640/14th+Becky.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I've been married to Aaron (aka The World's Best Husband) since September 2004.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s08rDAkcH-w/UeGTHS8qzMI/AAAAAAAABHk/jupKUzDk1Uw/s1600/14th+Aaron.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s08rDAkcH-w/UeGTHS8qzMI/AAAAAAAABHk/jupKUzDk1Uw/s640/14th+Aaron.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />He's fun, serves me like crazy, loves Jesus well, is a great dad, and does an awesome job leading our family. He also humors me by taking a <a href="http://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/2013/05/battle-of-brownies.html"><span class="s3">brownie taste test</span></a> and posing with the letter that corresponded with the brownie he liked best. &nbsp;That's what those letters are about in the pictures above...just in case you were wondering!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P0AtRKc_o-0/UeGTQteI6cI/AAAAAAAABHs/5M-imo6_f10/s1600/22nd+3+girls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P0AtRKc_o-0/UeGTQteI6cI/AAAAAAAABHs/5M-imo6_f10/s640/22nd+3+girls.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="p1">We have <a href="http://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/2013/05/distinctives-of-house-full-of-girls.html"><span class="s3">3 daughters</span></a> which is lots of fun and full of sparkles, drama, and silliness. Leah is 7, Maggie is 4, and Gracie is almost 3.</div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="p1">I love love double love them... even when they bug each other on purpose or don't listen the first time or let out a blood curdling scream when they see a fly. &nbsp;I'm ever so grateful that Jesus faithfully covers us with His grace. &nbsp;</div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="p1">So, in honor of my blog being called The Good, The Bad, and The Quirky, I'll leave you with a corresponding thing about me for each adjective :) &nbsp;Ready?</div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="p1">Good: &nbsp;I'm a good cook...largely because I like to cook, so I try new things and give it my best. &nbsp;I'm a good listener and am good at telling a funny story. &nbsp;But, really, the BEST thing about me is Jesus and what He's doing in my life.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_7tZrv6MZzc/UeGTeUVgAOI/AAAAAAAABH0/frHdnjb1vno/s1600/5th+me+and+leah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_7tZrv6MZzc/UeGTeUVgAOI/AAAAAAAABH0/frHdnjb1vno/s640/5th+me+and+leah.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="p2">Bad: &nbsp;I don't like to try new thing unless I'm reasonably sure I'll be good at them. &nbsp;I attribute this to constantly battling with perfectionism. &nbsp;Plus, I procrastinate and could reeeeeally work on my time management skills. &nbsp;</div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="p1">Quirky: &nbsp;I always read the end of a book first (some point during the first chapter). &nbsp;I've only regretted it twice. &nbsp;I let my 2 year old wear a fake nose stud in public...back when I had my nose pierced (which was before she accidentally pulled it out...yikes!). &nbsp;And, I'm oddly fascinated by Amish people which works out great, because there are a decent amount of Amish people where I live. &nbsp;I stare in their grocery carts at the store. &nbsp;Would you believe that they buy a lot of disposable diapers and chips? &nbsp;I know I was surprised :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SlFQnSvwIgw/UeGTsCJG_SI/AAAAAAAABH8/-XoVuaSEc3A/s1600/nana+and+papa+gracie+and+me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SlFQnSvwIgw/UeGTsCJG_SI/AAAAAAAABH8/-XoVuaSEc3A/s640/nana+and+papa+gracie+and+me.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="p2">I'd love it if you stopped by my blog to say hi! &nbsp;I'm also doing a series this month with super easy activities to do with your kids during the summer, so there are some good ideas to check out.</div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="p1">Oh, if you are a fan of Scripture prints from <a href="http://naptimediaries.com/">Naptime Diaries</a>, you should also <a href="http://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/2013/07/jesus-isthe-light-of-world-and-giveaway.html">stop by and enter to win one of my favorites</a>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UYaGlSXPbN0/UeGT2q3yfzI/AAAAAAAABIE/UaVbjJHSGik/s1600/James+117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UYaGlSXPbN0/UeGT2q3yfzI/AAAAAAAABIE/UaVbjJHSGik/s1600/James+117.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="p2">And I'd love to know your random good, bad, and quirky facts, so let's visit down in the comments!" - <i>Becky</i></div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="p3"><span class="s2"><b>Connect more with Becky:</b>&nbsp;<a href="http://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/">blog</a></span><span class="s1"> // <a href="https://twitter.com/goodbadquirky"><span class="s2">twitter</span></a> // <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Good-The-Bad-and-The-Quirky/467553513338570"><span class="s2">facebook</span></a></span></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/tzVWhCRvaW0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com0http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/07/get-to-know-becky.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-67625496813507551342013-07-10T04:30:00.000-05:002013-07-10T04:30:02.374-05:00Get to know Amber.Hey, friends! I'm hopping on a plane this morning to visit my friend <a href="http://hellohue.com/">Lindsay</a>, so I thought today would be the perfect opportunity for you to hear from one of my lovely sponsors, Amber of <a href="http://beautifulandbeloved.com/">Beautiful &amp; Beloved</a>! I had the honor of meeting sweet Amber last year at the Influence Conference, and have been blessed to get to know her even better since then. She recently launched a new shop alongside from her blog. Instead of me explaining it, I asked her to share a little about herself in the vlog below.<br /><br />I encourage you to check out her blog and shop after watching the video. You're going to fall in love with this gal's heart pretty quick:<br /><br />"Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this little vlog and get to know me better!&nbsp; Moriah is in fact the most lovely and I am thankful she is sharing her space with me today!<br /><br />Thank you, YouTube, for the flattering thumbnail...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/yjuOBK6HI9c/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yjuOBK6HI9c?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yjuOBK6HI9c?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div><br />And because I love Moriah so, I would love to give you all 10% off in the <a href="http://boutique.beautifulandbeloved.com/">boutique</a> this week with the code: "lovemoriah"<br /><br />Thank you again for letting me share my heart with you all!&nbsp; Hope to see you around!!" <i>- Amber</i><br /><i><br /></i><b>Connect with Amber:</b><br /><a href="http://www.beautifulandbeloved.com/">www.beautifulandbeloved.com</a><br /><a href="http://blog.beautifulandbeloved.com/" target="_blank">blog</a><br /><a href="http://boutique.beautifulandbeloved.com/" target="_blank">boutique</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/beautifulbelovd" target="_blank">twitter</a><br /><a href="http://instagram.com/beautifulandbeloved#" target="_blank">facebook</a><br /><a href="http://instagram.com/beautifulandbeloved#" target="_blank">instagram</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/O2m-oJT3LCE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com2http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/07/get-to-know-amber.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-14693291515947697872013-07-08T00:21:00.002-05:002013-07-08T00:21:29.387-05:00Life Lately.If you haven't already heard the news, we found out on Friday evening that we'll be welcoming another little MAN to the Sunde household in November!<br /><br />The kids have already started calling the baby in my belly their brother, and Josiah has made a list of toys that he would like to share with him someday. The idea of adding another little boy to the family makes my heart melt, especially when friends describe me as now having a "boy sandwich." While planning for a third, my secret hope was for Josiah to gain another wrestling partner, giving Chia a little break from the mosh pit for just a bit. It'll definitely be a couple years until Baby Boy can rough-house with his big bro, but I think Josiah and Lucia will have fun learning to love and take care of a baby brother until then.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5aPnqCvfTC0/UdpKOtWU9TI/AAAAAAAABHI/t8V3DAh_e3M/s1600/599539_10103335588226390_1737251767_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5aPnqCvfTC0/UdpKOtWU9TI/AAAAAAAABHI/t8V3DAh_e3M/s1600/599539_10103335588226390_1737251767_n.jpg" /></a></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/eD8ufUOC5gk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com7http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/07/life-lately.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-73692865215892372292013-07-02T23:14:00.000-05:002013-07-03T12:28:27.017-05:00A Sweet Gift for a Toddler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been meaning to share my favorite birthday gifts I got for Josiah and Lucia this year. I was contacted by <a href="http://www.personalcreations.com/personalized-kids-gifts-PBKDBSL">Personal Creations</a> to share their gift site with my readers, and I fell in love with their kid section. My favorite item from their shop were these <a href="http://gifts.personalcreations.com/gifts/Name-Puzzle-Boards--Primary-Colors-30026357?viewpos=23&amp;trackingpgroup=PBKDBSL">Personalized Name Puzzle Boards</a> - the perfect birthday gifts for my two and three year olds!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u7ld-qnZzgA/UdOh3pbufZI/AAAAAAAABGo/EZAK5SMyG8g/s1600/IMG_3805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u7ld-qnZzgA/UdOh3pbufZI/AAAAAAAABGo/EZAK5SMyG8g/s640/IMG_3805.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ua8IXZYOtNU/UdOh5p_b-TI/AAAAAAAABGw/v8rsgrDybHs/s1600/IMG_5484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ua8IXZYOtNU/UdOh5p_b-TI/AAAAAAAABGw/v8rsgrDybHs/s640/IMG_5484.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LkX7gdqW5N8/UdOh6wLeIGI/AAAAAAAABG4/2OsozD-zoGI/s1600/IMG_5488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LkX7gdqW5N8/UdOh6wLeIGI/AAAAAAAABG4/2OsozD-zoGI/s640/IMG_5488.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Josiah and Lucia understood right away what these puzzles said when they opened them at their birthday party (thanks to Sesame Street, they know some of their letters...). They've proven to provide fun entertainment when we need some down-time and have provided countless opportunities for us to practice spelling their names. And if they ever get bored spelling their own name, they trade puzzles!<br /><br />I just wanted to share this gift idea with all of you - It's always been a struggle for Joseph and I to find meaningful toys for our kids and these puzzles are a really special addition to our family's toy stash. So next time you have to buy a present for a toddler, hit up <a href="http://www.personalcreations.com/personalized-kids-gifts-PBKDBSL">Personal Creations</a> and order one of these adorable Name Puzzles!<br /><br /><i style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">*Disclosure—This is a sponsored post from <a href="http://personalcreations.com/">Personal Creations</a>. However, all opinions and statements are mine!</i><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/D3XUdAeGiE8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com3http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/07/a-sweet-gift-for-toddler.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705469644060005128.post-70523346122961974892013-07-02T13:09:00.000-05:002013-07-02T13:09:11.112-05:00In Transition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We did it. We moved. WE MOVED.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But, it's not over. We're currently staying with some gracious friends for the next couple of weeks until we can make our final move into our new home in mid July. In all honesty, the situation couldn't be any more perfect (other than being able to just live in our new home, obviously), and the kids are doing great with the transition. We're pretty sure they understand that we're waiting to get into our "new home" and that we won't be returning to the "old home." We've made it a priority to make every day an adventure in hopes of them feeling secure and distracted from the transition. There have been many picnics, play dates, beach days, and water fights that have been great for all of our spirits. The kids are happy, therefore, I'm happy.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UyOYBWiQWUE/UdJK5pQ3nKI/AAAAAAAABFw/ajsL3im4jc8/s612/1005579_10103285449404990_1853125472_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UyOYBWiQWUE/UdJK5pQ3nKI/AAAAAAAABFw/ajsL3im4jc8/s1600/1005579_10103285449404990_1853125472_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I_t6X7xmX_Q/UdJLAX-LtrI/AAAAAAAABF4/b_TgheAMgNk/s612/8596_10103290081262710_108264479_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I_t6X7xmX_Q/UdJLAX-LtrI/AAAAAAAABF4/b_TgheAMgNk/s1600/8596_10103290081262710_108264479_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ANXtoMQPvcA/UdJLGnzbjkI/AAAAAAAABGA/uzadJUmtGJg/s612/1000538_10103297258684100_1667003687_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ANXtoMQPvcA/UdJLGnzbjkI/AAAAAAAABGA/uzadJUmtGJg/s1600/1000538_10103297258684100_1667003687_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IV84U7aCF7s/UdJLKAb9hrI/AAAAAAAABGI/GwDHQMj4Jtg/s612/1044082_10103318798677780_1506299642_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IV84U7aCF7s/UdJLKAb9hrI/AAAAAAAABGI/GwDHQMj4Jtg/s1600/1044082_10103318798677780_1506299642_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JjnkHcYRcOo/UdJLNsyCtnI/AAAAAAAABGQ/8azgLVpLgKM/s612/1016190_10103302693622440_1528318610_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JjnkHcYRcOo/UdJLNsyCtnI/AAAAAAAABGQ/8azgLVpLgKM/s1600/1016190_10103302693622440_1528318610_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jRcor2OCCWg/UdJKxqydVnI/AAAAAAAABFs/RXu67CHkd7Y/s1600/afterlight.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jRcor2OCCWg/UdJKxqydVnI/AAAAAAAABFs/RXu67CHkd7Y/s640/afterlight.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JosiahsNest/~4/XmfnucIZGJQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Moriahnoreply@blogger.com5http://www.moriahmakes.com/2013/07/in-transition.html